Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant for Organizations
Headwaters Fiddle and Contra Dance Camp
Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Jill Johnson: author; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Natalie Grosfield: Theater Artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.
Jane Merschman: retired teacher, theater artist; Joanne Kellner: community arts organizer; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Gayle Highberg: visual artist; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Corryn Trask: musician.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
As a result of this program, fiddle camp participants: 1. Gained a greater understanding of the history and tradition of selected Celtic, Scottish and traditional fiddling songs. 2. Increases their performance skills and musicianship. 2. Learned about the Contra dance tradition, learned how to Contra dance, and were introduced to Contra dance accompaniment on their chosen instrument. Headwaters School will conduct a pre and post survey to determine our participant's level of understanding of key terms and knowledge of fiddling and contra dance traditions. Instructors and other involved adults will complete an end of program evaluation and meet as a group to share observations and set goals for next year.
Those who completed the survey rated all aspects of the camp as "awesome" or very good. Some commented that they liked learning about Contra Dance and were surprised that they could learn a new dance. All indicated they would attend the camp again.